How much you get
Heat pump clothes dryer
Induction cooktop / range
Washing machine
Fridge
Freezer
Dishwasher
You must be replacing an existing electric appliance with a new (not used or refurbished) unit, and be a residential customer connected to Ontario's electricity grid. Check the qualified products list for your specific category before buying.
Which appliance to prioritize
Toronto's housing stock spans century semis in the Annex to laneway suites and condo towers downtown, and a lot of that newer, smaller housing has laundry closets with no exterior wall at all. That's exactly the case where the $200 heat pump dryer rebate earns its keep, since many models don't need an outdoor vent because they condense moisture internally instead of exhausting hot air outside. Be honest with yourself about the tradeoff: cycles typically run 20 to 40 minutes longer than a standard resistance dryer.
If you cook often, the $150 induction rebate is worth planning around, but check your cookware drawer first. Induction heats the pan directly through a magnetic field instead of heating an element, so it boils water faster and the cooktop surface itself stays cool, a real plus in a small condo kitchen. The catch: it only works with magnetic cookware, generally cast iron or certain stainless steel, so an all-aluminum or copper set won't heat at all without swapping a few pieces. Browse induction cooktops at Home Depot → or induction ranges →
Not every ENERGY STAR sticker clears the bar for a given rebate tier, so check the current qualified products list before buying. Browse heat pump dryers at Home Depot → Worth saying plainly: this rebate is for replacing an electric appliance already in your home, not for furnishing a new laneway suite with a spare fridge you didn't need.
How to claim it
- Purchase an eligible appliance from any retailer
- Install the new appliance and properly dispose of the old one
- Upload your receipt within 60 days of purchase through the online application system
Appliance installers in Toronto
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Common questions
Are appliance rebates available in Toronto?
Some Ontario utilities run seasonal rebate programs for ENERGY STAR fridges, washers, and dryers. These come and go, so check what's currently active in Toronto.
What appliances save the most on Ontario bills?
Fridges and clothes dryers running around the clock tend to have the biggest impact — an ENERGY STAR upgrade on either can meaningfully cut your electricity bill.
Can Toronto laneway house and basement apartment owners claim the appliance rebate?
Yes, as long as the unit is a residential dwelling on Ontario's grid and you're replacing an existing electric appliance. This is worth flagging for Toronto specifically because the city's laneway suite and secondary suite boom has created a lot of small kitchens and laundry closets sized around compact, stackable appliances, which is exactly where a vent-free heat pump dryer tends to fit best.
Your utility: Toronto Hydro
Toronto Hydro is the local electric utility for Toronto. The appliance rebate above comes from a province-wide program, so which utility bills you doesn't change what you qualify for. Where it can matter: Toronto Hydro is who to contact about your home's electrical service capacity if your installer flags an upgrade, and who bills the electricity your new equipment uses once it's running. Some utilities layer their own incentive on top of the province rebate — worth a quick call to Toronto Hydro to ask directly.
Next steps
View all Toronto rebate programs → or check the official Home Renovation Savings Program site → for the current source of truth.
Also claiming the smart thermostat rebate? Compare eligible brands →